Home Rentals in Ajijic Mexico,
What You Need to Know

The task of making a good decision when it comes to Home Rentals in Ajijic Mexico is well worth educating yourself about the do’s and don’ts.

Some people come to Mexico to see if retirement in Ajijic is for them. Others visit to leave frigid winters or hot and sweaty summers behind. Because of Ajijic's great weather for retirees, visitors arrive throughout the year.

But one thing they all have in common is that they want quality Ajijic Lodging that will provide for an enjoyable stay in colonial Mexico.

Just recently, I met a woman, Ginger, who had with her husband had rented an Ajijic casa for the winter season and had just arrived to find the home was a shocking disappointment. 

Here is her Ajijic Travel story:

When Ginger and her husband decided to spend the winter season in Ajijic she started asking friends if they knew anyone living here.  They had normally spent the winters in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, but, the higher altitude and colder weather had become a health issue for her husband.

Much to this Ginger’s surprise one of her friends Sara lives full time in Ajijic-Chapala, Mexico.  Sara and her husband agreed to help find a nice Ajijic rental home for the winter high season. 

Sounded like an ideal way to find the perfect answer to the problem finding a good rental.  Get help from someone who lives there and will actually go see the rental home.  And that is exactly what happened.  A Lake Chapala rental home was found, not to worry.

But wait, unfortunately, there is more to this story.  Sara did indeed tour the home for rent and from the surface it looked great.  However, she made many assumptions that in reality were not correct.

Sara took for granted that the Ajijic Rental house would be cleaned and ready for the new tenants.  She expected there would be clean linens on the bed and clean towels in the bathroom.  She was under the impression the kitchen would be clean and ready for the tenants. And, the basic small appliances like a coffee maker would be provided in this supposedly fully equipped kitchen.  She presumed there would be pots pans, dishes, flatware and glassware.  Sara was certain window treatment would be in the bedrooms for privacy.  And for sure the refrigerator would be turned on and working.

When Sara viewed the Ajijic property, the property management agent assured her that the property would be in move in condition when the couple arrived on that Tuesday.  But evidently there was a misunderstanding of the meaning of “ready for the new renters to move in”.

When this Ginger and her husband arrived all excited to see their rental home, reality set in. The, beds were not made and still had the dirty linens on them.  The kitchen was dirty and the dishwasher was too dirty to even put dishes in it for washing.  But that was not the worst of the problem since there were no dishes, pots, pans, glassware or flatware to wash. There were just a few paper plates and plastic cups provided in this “fully furnished and equipped” Ajijic rental.

Sound like your worst nightmare?  I could go on but I won’t.  I’m sure you get the picture.

How can you avoid this situation? 

Speak directly to the owner of the property in Mexico not the rental agent when inquiring about rentals in Ajijic.

Make sure the owner of the property lives in this area full time, manages her property and will be your contact during the time of your visit.

Ask the detailed questions, how many dishes, pots, pans, etc.  Is there a coffee maker?  What other small appliances are included?

Will the beds be made with clean linens?  Will everything in the house be thoroughly cleaned before your arrival?

Tell the owner in detail exactly what your expectations are based on your conversation with her.

Ask the what if questions.  What if the refrigerator stops working in the rental, will it be replaced or fixed in a timely manner?  Who will be responsible for the cost of replacement or repair?

These are just a few examples of the type of conversation and questions you will want to ask to avoid a big disappointment. 

The best advice I can give you is, when you are looking for Home Rentals in Ajijic Mexico, do not take anything for granted. 

Ask about everything you think would be a normal part of the rental property where you are from.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions, at the end of the day you will be glad you did.

There are some excellent Ajijic Rentals in the Lake Chapala lakeside communities. You just need to know how to find them and what questions to ask before reserving your vacation villa in Ajijic. Besure to check out Casa Preciosa.

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